Material Safety Data Sheet
Gen-Probe Incorporated Phone: 858-410-8000
10210 Genetic Center Drive Prepared: 1/26/06
San Diego, CA 92121-4362 Updated:
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Product Name: Syschek
Used In: BS0250
301078
MSDS Number: 1
I. Product and Company Description
Gen-Probe Incorporated.
10210 Genetic Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92121-4362
For Product Information/Emergency Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC US)
(703) 527-3887 (CHEMTREC International)
(858) 410-8000 (Gen-Probe Corporate Office)
For product use see insert
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Chemical Name or Synonym:
N/A
II. Chemical Composition
Component CAS # EC # %Composition
Water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 99-97
Lithium Lauryl Sulfate 2044-56-6 218-058-2 1-3
III. Hazards Identification
A. Emergency Overview:
Information Pertaining To Particular Dangers For Man And Environment:
Irritant to eyes, mucous membranes and skin. Not to be inhaled or taken internally.
Physical Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid with no odor
B. Potential Health Effects:
Acute Eye:
May cause irritation and redness with prolonged exposure and concentration.
Acute Skin:
May cause irritation.
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Acute Inhalation:
May be harmful if inhaled.
Acute ingestion:
May be harmful if swallowed.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Not Determined.
IV. First Aid Measures
First Aid Measures for Accidental:
Eye Exposure:
Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation
develops, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Skin Exposure:
Wash affected areas with soap and water. If irritation develops, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, rinse mouth out with water. Never give fluids or induce vomiting if the victim is
unconscious or having convulsions. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
V. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire Hazard Data:
Autoignition: NA
Flash Point: NA
Flammability Limits (vol/vol%): Lower: Upper:
NA NA
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
None
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VI. Accidental Release Measures
Cleanup and Disposal of Spill:
Wear suitable laboratory protective clothing. Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in
full compliance with national regulations.
VII. Handling and Storage
Handling/Storage:
Observe good laboratory handling practices. Always wash hands thoroughly after removing protective
gloves. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Ensure containers are labeled and tightly closed. Store product
in a temperature controlled environment (15-30掳C/59-86掳F).
VIII. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines:
Component ACGIH NIOSH OSHA-PELs
Water NA NA NA
Lithium Lauryl Sulfate ND ND ND
Engineering Controls:
Ventilation must be adequate to maintain the ambient workplace atmosphere below the exposure limit(s)
outlined in the MSDS. General room ventilation is satisfactory under anticipated use conditions.
Respiratory Protection:
Not required under anticipated use conditions.
Eye / Face Protection:
Wear appropriate safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles as described by OSHA鈥檚 eye and
face protection regulations in 29CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin Protection:
Wear chemical resistant gloves (such as latex or neoprene) and protective clothing to minimize skin
contact.
IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Clear liquid
Odor: None
pH: 3
Specific Gravity: approx. 1
Water Solubility: Soluble
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Melting Point: ND
Freezing Point ND
Boiling Point: ND
Vapor Pressure: ND
Vapor Density: ND
Percent Volatiles by Volume: ND
Viscosity: ND
Molecular Weight: ND
X. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable
Conditions to Avoid:
None
Materials / Chemicals to Be Avoided:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Thermal decomposition may produce carbon oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
XI. Toxicological Information
Carcinogenicity:
NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Acute Dermal Toxicity:
For Sodium Phosphate: Skin rabbit, standard Draize, 500 mg/24H, mild
Acute Oral Toxicity:
For Sodium Phosphate: Oral rat LD50: 17 g/kg
Acute Inhalation Toxicity:
ND
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Chronic Toxicity:
Mutagenicity: ND
Reproductive effects: ND
XII. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicological Information:
Not Determined
XIII. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method:
Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in full compliance with national regulations.
Container Handling and Disposal:
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with national regulations.
XIV. Transportation Information
Shipping Name:
Not Regulated
Proper Shipping Name
Not Regulated
ADR/RID/IMO/ICAO Hazard Class
/US DOT
Not Regulated
ID Number
Not Regulated
Packaging Group
XV. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations:
SARA Title III Hazard Classes:
Fire Hazard: No
Reactive Hazard: No
Release of Pressure: No
Acute Health Hazard: No
Chronic Health Hazard: No
TSCA
All components of this product are on the TSCA inventory or are not required to be listed.
Other Regulations:
U.S. State
None
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European/International Regulations
Risk Phrases:
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin
Safety Phrases:
S2 Keep out of the reach of children
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
EU Hazard Symbol:
Xi: Irritant
XVI. Other Information
National Paint & Coating Hazardous Materials Identification System 鈥? HMIS(R):
Health Hazard: 2
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Key Legend Information:
N/A 鈥? Not Applicable
ND 鈥? Not Determined
ACGIH 鈥? American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA 鈥? Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TLV 鈥? Threshold Limit Value
PEL 鈥? Permissible Exposure Limit
TWA 鈥? Time Weighted Average
STEL 鈥? Short Term Exposure Limit
NTP 鈥? National Toxicology Program
IARC 鈥? International Agency for Research on Cancer
The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is believed to be
correct. However Gen Probe Incorporated makes no warranty, expressed or implied regarding the
accuracy of this data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.
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